Tomato and Cucumber Salad by @cookinwithmima

N/A
Easy

1 serving

🍅

500 g

Tomatoes

🥒

300 g

Cucumber

🧅

75 g

Red Onion

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🌾

190 g

Quinoa

🫒

45 ml

Olive Oil

🍋

30 ml

Lemon Juice

🧂

3 g

Salt

🫚

2 g

Sumac

🌱

1 g

Dried Mint

🍷

15 ml

Pomegranate Molasses

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🍶

1 ml

White Vinegar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon, and garlic.

    tomatoes
    cucumber
    fresh parsley
    lemon juice
    garlic
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Dice the 4 tomatoes into bite-size pieces and place them in the large salad bowl.

    tomatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large salad bowl

  3. Step 3/11

    Dice the cucumber into bite-size pieces and add it to the tomatoes.

    cucumber
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large salad bowl

  4. Step 4/11

    Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

    red onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large salad bowl

  5. Step 5/11

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the vegetables.

    fresh parsley
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large salad bowl

  6. Step 6/11

    Crush or finely mince 1 garlic clove and place it in the small mixing bowl.

    garlic
    🧄garlic press
    🔪chef's knife
    🥣small mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/11

    Add the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and white vinegar to the garlic.

    olive oil
    lemon juice
    pomegranate molasses
    white vinegar
    garlic
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/11

    Season the dressing with salt, sumac, and dried mint.

    salt
    sumac
    dried mint
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/11

    Whisk the dressing until the salt dissolves and the ingredients are combined.

    olive oil
    lemon juice
    salt
    sumac
    dried mint
    pomegranate molasses
    garlic
    white vinegar
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  10. Step 10/11

    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.

    tomatoes
    cucumber
    red onion
    fresh parsley
    olive oil
    lemon juice
    salt
    sumac
    dried mint
    pomegranate molasses
    garlic
    white vinegar
    🥣large salad bowl
    🥄serving spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Optionally fold in the cooked quinoa for added protein and serve immediately.

    cooked quinoa
    🥣large salad bowl
    🥄serving spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Fruit, Condiments, Seasonings, Spices, Herbs

Ingredients

Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red onion, Parsley, Quinoa, Olive oil, Lemon juice, Salt, Sumac, Dried mint, Pomegranate molasses, Garlic, White vinegar

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Plant-based, Mediterranean diet, Low-calorie

Calories

155 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Dietary fiber: 3.5g, Total fat: 10.5g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 430mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1.4mg, Sodium: 300mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 28mg, Vitamin A: 75µg, Vitamin K: 85µg, Folate: 45µg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large salad bowl, small mixing bowl, measuring spoons, whisk, garlic press, serving spoon

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Side Dish, Starter

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Picnic, Barbecue, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cookinwithmima

Origin

Cuisine

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Juicy, Crisp, Tender

Flavors

Tangy, Fresh, Herbaceous, Tart, Savory, Sweet, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 120 min), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Best eaten within 24 hours for crisp texture), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because fresh tomatoes and cucumber become watery after thawing)